Alliant's Money Mentor Blog

Money Mentor, Alliant Credit Union's blog, offers insightful financial tips about credit scores, debt management, budgeting, saving, mortgages & more.

5/23/23  Fraud Prevention & Security
How two-factor authentication increases your account security

Two-factor authentication, or 2FA, is a tool that can help increase your online account security. Learn more about 2FA and how it can help you.

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5/18/23  Budgeting & Saving
How to find the best jumbo certificate rates (aka jumbo CD rates)

Learn what jumbo certificates (also known as a jumbo certificates of deposit or CDs) are, how their rates compare with regular certificates, and how to find the best jumbo certificate rates based on your investment amount and goals.

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5/16/23  Budgeting & Saving
Financial spring cleaning—easy personal finance wins you can make today

It’s time to do some financial spring cleaning! Check out these easy personal finance wins you can accomplish today.

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5/11/23  Budgeting & Saving
Advantages of investing in jumbo certificates (aka jumbo CDs)

Find out what a jumbo certificate – also known as a jumbo CD – is, how it compares to other investment types, and why you may want to consider jumbo certificate rates when balancing your investment portfolio.

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5/9/23  Budgeting & Saving
5 steps to take if you are laid off

No one wants to fall victim to a round of layoffs. Here are some steps on what to do if you are laid off to help lessen your financial stress and start your job search feeling comfortable and positive.

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4/19/23  Budgeting & Saving
What is a certificate (CD) account? Discover all you need to know

Certificates — often referred to as CDs, share certificates or time deposits — are savings and investment tools for people who are looking to diversify their savings with guaranteed returns. 

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